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For years now, there has been a competitive rivalry between two of women’s boxing greats in Claressa Shields and Laila Ali. Ali is a 2021 inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Her career boasts an undefeated record after 24 fights. Of those bouts, she has 21 knockouts. In Ali’s day, she was nothing […]
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The sound of my doorbell thrust me from a magical dream, alongside my hubby and a sea of colorful blossoms. Gerald lay beside me in that vision, his pewter and black beard being slowly caressed by drifting rose petals, blown gently by the wind as we lay in silent bliss, wallowing in the aftermath of
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“What happened to you? You used to be such an inspiration,” a college friend says, pumping the keg at a weekend BBQ. I rattle off about projects in development before quitting mid-sentence. We both know discussing my slate fails to conceal that, spiritually, I’m a shell of myself. Writing and filmmaking have absolutely saved my
Lights, Camera, Exploitation: My Journey From Starry-Eyed PA To Disillusioned Survivor Read More »
Oshun, Yemaya, Shango. Thando. Camagu. Ase. Jiayou 加油. Namaste. Pura Vida. Ikigai 生きがい. Niitsitapi. Enkosi Black Mother God, Every ting gon’ be better, Better than Alright! Ama unbowed her head and slowly opened her deep brown, almond-shaped eyes, as she sealed her daily manifestation with a dramatic exhale. She vowed to never miss a meditation,
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As we reflect on this year’s NBA Finals, I would be remiss to not mention the postseason run of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who went on one of those runs in the NBA playoffs that seemed improbable. The Pacers had a very pedestrian start to their season. But with great coaching from Rick Carlisle
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It was a bit of a slower start for Angel Reese’s sophomore WNBA campaign. It was well-documented that during the last WNBA off-season, Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie offered to help Reese with her game offensively. I felt that would put a bit of a spotlight on Reese’s performances from the onset of this season.
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If you looked up a good soldier in the dictionary, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s picture would be right there next to it. A superstar talent who brought the Milwaukee Bucks their first title since the days of Lou Alcindor. He is generational and made the Bucks a team to watch for the better part of a decade.
Is It Time For Giannis Antetokounmpo To Leave The Bucks? Read More »
The WWE’s second-ever all-women’s premium live event, Evolution, came in with a bang. One of the night’s highlight moments was a special referee match that featured the WWE’s Big 3 one more time. A returning Bianca Belair as special referee oversaw a no-holds-barred grudge match between Jade Cargill and Naomi. On a night that overachieved
Have We Witnessed The End Of The WWE’s Big 3 Rivalry? Read More »
The Trump administration’s wars on federal research funding and DEI initiatives have resulted in dozens of canceled grants to historically Black colleges and universities. For the nation’s biggest HBCUs, the loss of that funding is another roadblock impeding a decades-long effort to obtain the coveted “Research 1” Carnegie classification. More than $140 million in grants
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long framed narratives of Black excellence. Though none exist within the Greater Los Angeles region—aside from Charles R. Drew University—HBCU culture thrives here through alumni networks, community events, civic engagement, and policy leadership. Their mark on LA is evident from conventions in Downtown to mentorship in Compton and
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